A woman’s body was discovered inside a luxury Hamptons spa and resort on Monday, according to police reports.
The unidentified woman was found in a guest room at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill by a staff member around 12:30 p.m., Suffolk County police confirmed.
Authorities responded to the scene of the “suspicious death” and quickly determined that the woman had been a victim of violence.
Details about the injuries sustained by the victim or the cause of death were not disclosed by the police, who stated that a post-mortem examination by the county medical examiner would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The body was found in one of the 13 private guest studios at the upscale resort, situated at 337 Montauk Highway.
The Shou Sugi Ban House is described as “a private sanctuary and gated compound surrounded by evergreen trees and lush grasses” spanning over five acres. The compound includes a 13-room “destination retreat and luxury spa, and a standalone luxury residence for short-term rentals.”